Boy · #10,812 in 2026

Brockton

Name: Popularity of the name Brockton in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Brockton, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,812

Peak Rank

#3,089 (2007)

Total Babies

774

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1963

First Year

2023

Last Year

2007

Peak Year

#3089

Peak Rank

774

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Brockton

Brockton first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1963, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 37 Brocktons were born — ranking #3,089 that year. As of 2026, Brockton ranks #10,812 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 774 Brocktons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Brockton

Phonetically similar names — useful when Brockton is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Brocton
Brocken
Broxton
Brogden
Brogdon
Braaten
Broughton
Britain
Breakdown
Brighten
Brighton
Braxton

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Brockton

What does the name Brockton mean?

Brockton is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1963. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Brockton in 2026?

In 2026, Brockton ranks #10,812 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Brockton most popular?

Brockton reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #3,089 that year with 37 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Brockton most popular?

Brockton has historically been most popular in Illinois, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Brockton.

Is Brockton a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Brockton is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Brockton?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Brockton include Froylan, Donnovan, Tage. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Brockton

Brockton is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1963 and has accumulated 774 births in the dataset. Brockton's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #3,089. Use the chart and map above to compare Brockton's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.